The award-winning Wessex Garages, at Spytty, in Newport, officially opened its new state-of-the-art Renault and Dacia dealership with a VIP party.

Guests were entertained by Only Men Aloud and a magician, as well as enjoying a champagne reception and French-themed canapés at the new showroom on Newport Retail Park.

Dale Richardson, operations director at Wessex Garages, said: “We felt it was the right time to give Renault and Dacia a home with Wessex and it seemed a perfect fit for our existing car brands at Newport.

“The official VIP launch evening was a great success. Attendees also got to see the all new Renault crossover Kadjar up close. We held a raffle in aid of our charity of the year, St David’s Hospice Care, which raised £335.11.

“Special guests also attended from Newport County AFC, Newport Gwent Dragons and the Cardiff Devils ice hockey team.”

Dale said: “Our new £500,000 refurbed, hi-tech dealership looks absolutely fantastic. It is modern and fully interactive, catering to customer’s needs and enhancing their experience. People will be able to watch videos about the cars and services available and can make use of a digital lounge, including free Wi-Fi, to help them select their perfect motor.”

The new dealership is also able to offer vehicle maintenance thanks to an on-site workshop complete with ramps, offering class four and class seven MOTS and will be an official wholesaler of Renault and Dacia parts.

Renault and Dacia models will also be included in Wessex’s already established Motability scheme, offering customers a wider range to choose from.

Wessex Garages is a privately owned company that has outlets in Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester and Newport. It specialises in new and used car sales across South Wales and the South West.

Turn to page 8 for more pictures from the event.